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succour vs relief

relief vs succour

succour and relief both are nouns.

succour is a verb but relief is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
succour Yes No Yes No
relief Yes No No No
As nouns, succour and relief are synonyms defined as:
  • succour and relief: assistance in time of difficulty
Other synonyms of succour include ministration, succor.
succour (noun) relief (noun)
assistance in time of difficulty aid for the aged or indigent or handicapped
the act of reducing something unpleasant (as pain or annoyance)
assistance in time of difficulty
the act of freeing a city or town that has been besieged
sculpture consisting of shapes carved on a surface so as to stand out from the surrounding background
a change for the better
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult)
(law) redress awarded by a court
the condition of being comfortable or relieved (especially after being relieved of distress)
a pause for relaxation
succour (verb) relief (verb)
help in a difficult situation
Difference between succour and relief

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